I see a bit of myself (at various times in my life) in all of these types, but as I get older and more experienced with living abroad, I'm leaning more towards the cultural values and expansion expat. Interesting topic!
For my upcoming trip I would say I’m a partial planner. For my move, I’m a planner with equal parts money conscious (retiree), cultural, expansion and maybe/hopefully affinity. 😊
I enjoyed listening to your video on types of ‘move abroad’ people. I am a combination of a few types: affinity, outsider, cultural, and a little of money conscious too. 70 year old retired widowed female, who has been excited about France since my teen years. Now feeling a bit ‘uncomfortable living in the U.S. today, and wonder whether I can afford to live in France on my moderate retirement income, with small savings. I did sign up for your one day workshop in Valencia and so excited to take this first step! Thank you Patricia for motivating me.
Ah, wonderful! So glad you enjoyed this one. And I'm super excited to meet you in October! Depending on where in France, the cost of living can be more affordable than in the US.
Not sure of my type and not exactly sure what pushed me to leave the US yet I vaguely remember someone talking to me about a 'gap' year after one's university studies. I guess that made sense because I bought a ticket to Amsterdam and a Eurail pass that wouldn't start until 3 months after my arrival. That 18 month European and Central Asian trip revolutionized my life. I fell in love with travel, different cultures and something I'd 'never' done in my academic studies, language learning. I was hooked on it all, still am to this day having lived many years outside the US. I don't think I'd change my time living abroad for anything. I think of my liefe in the before international travel and the after international travel. I heard something in the news the other day that grabbed my attention. It said young Americans today are much more interested in travel, especially international travel than older generations who sought out more stability and material things. Thanks for the topic.
Yes, sounds like you saw an opportunity and it changed you. I was not so adventurous when I was younger, so I don't think if someone mentioned a gap year, I would have done it. Good for you!
@@PatriciaBrooksCourageCatalyst Thinking back, I'm not so sure the person used the words 'gap year' specifically as much as just talking of traveling to Europe. Since I'd recently finished university I thought why not. I had some money saved up though my plan wasn't to stay longer than a year or visit the Asia Central. However, I quickly learned than when traveling, flexibility is key. Short story. I was offered a place to stay in Lugano, Switzerland by a Swiss, Italian man named Bruno. His wife was American and they had met in Africa. Bruno told me I could stay with them as long as I wanted and that he could even get me some work. So, I'd travel in Europe and then return to Lugano. It was my base in Europe. Then one day he said, "You know Europe is nice, but if you really want to see different cultures, I'd suggest you go east towards Asia or south toward Africa. We're driving to Greece to get some things for my shop soon so if you want to go with us you can. Once there you can go where you want." I took him up on the offer. That lead to Central Asia and a year in Iran. Africa would come years later. Better late than never I guess.
I am a soon to be cultural expat. My home country no longer fits me and I have felt this way since I was a young adult, but I think I downplayed it and talked my self out of the ability to be an expat. Thanks for this video 😊
As a Planner-Outsider (with minor Money & Cultural leanings) I don't feel at home here, yet I don't feel I can make the move until I know it will work out. And since the future is unknowable, I don't know how I'll ever be able to make the move. My Affinity to France is strong, but I don't know if it's stronger than it has been to BE, NL, GR, GB, IE, JP, ... (list ad infinitem), thus I just say Outsider. [fyi - My job, what I get paid for and where my security comes from, is to reduce risk. Thus, suggestions to culture fly-by-the-seat adventure is anathema to me.]
I love your description. You are right, the future is unknowable. I used to live by, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I was afraid to do something different. But when my uncle countered my belief with "Nothing ventured nothing gained" that helped me shift my belief. And when the pain of staying put in the US became greater than the pain of the uncertainty of a move to France I was able to take a chance on my life in France. I wish you all the best, and if you decide to make a move, l'm happy to chat with you vía Zoom. Take care.
I suspect I am a little bit of most of these combined, except Outsider. Probably mostly Affinity and Expansion, but as I am also figuring out how to do this on my SS income and not touch my retirement if possible, def some Money Conscious, too. I think this last part is more due to the fact I only retired two months ago, so it's a whole new world. Thanks for a great take on why people move!
Did I leave out your type? Let me know what it is in the comments!
I’m definitely a partial planner with cultural motivation. Looking forward to working with you soon! -KQ
Great combo. Looking forward to working with you too.
I see a bit of myself (at various times in my life) in all of these types, but as I get older and more experienced with living abroad, I'm leaning more towards the cultural values and expansion expat. Interesting topic!
Yes, living abroad helps with the evolution process and we learn to appreciate different things as we grow. Thanks for sharing!
For my upcoming trip I would say I’m a partial planner. For my move, I’m a planner with equal parts money conscious (retiree), cultural, expansion and maybe/hopefully affinity. 😊
Sounds like you are well-rounded! 😀
I enjoyed listening to your video on types of ‘move abroad’ people. I am a combination of a few types: affinity, outsider, cultural, and a little of money conscious too. 70 year old retired widowed female, who has been excited about France since my teen years. Now feeling a bit ‘uncomfortable living in the U.S. today, and wonder whether I can afford to live in France on my moderate retirement income, with small savings. I did sign up for your one day workshop in Valencia and so excited to take this first step! Thank you Patricia for motivating me.
Ah, wonderful! So glad you enjoyed this one. And I'm super excited to meet you in October! Depending on where in France, the cost of living can be more affordable than in the US.
I’m a planner affinity type. My mother is French so France always felt like home. I
Good combo! Structure combined with sentiment. Thanks for watching and sharing thsi.
So I'm a combination of a few of these. I can relate to the cultural values, affinity, and adventure personalities.
Yes! Sometimes it's a combination. Thanks for sharing.
Not sure of my type and not exactly sure what pushed me to leave the US yet I vaguely remember someone talking to me about a 'gap' year after one's university studies. I guess that made sense because I bought a ticket to Amsterdam and a Eurail pass that wouldn't start until 3 months after my arrival. That 18 month European and Central Asian trip revolutionized my life. I fell in love with travel, different cultures and something I'd 'never' done in my academic studies, language learning. I was hooked on it all, still am to this day having lived many years outside the US. I don't think I'd change my time living abroad for anything. I think of my liefe in the before international travel and the after international travel. I heard something in the news the other day that grabbed my attention. It said young Americans today are much more interested in travel, especially international travel than older generations who sought out more stability and material things. Thanks for the topic.
Yes, sounds like you saw an opportunity and it changed you. I was not so adventurous when I was younger, so I don't think if someone mentioned a gap year, I would have done it. Good for you!
@@PatriciaBrooksCourageCatalyst Thinking back, I'm not so sure the person used the words 'gap year' specifically as much as just talking of traveling to Europe. Since I'd recently finished university I thought why not. I had some money saved up though my plan wasn't to stay longer than a year or visit the Asia Central. However, I quickly learned than when traveling, flexibility is key. Short story. I was offered a place to stay in Lugano, Switzerland by a Swiss, Italian man named Bruno. His wife was American and they had met in Africa. Bruno told me I could stay with them as long as I wanted and that he could even get me some work. So, I'd travel in Europe and then return to Lugano. It was my base in Europe. Then one day he said, "You know Europe is nice, but if you really want to see different cultures, I'd suggest you go east towards Asia or south toward Africa. We're driving to Greece to get some things for my shop soon so if you want to go with us you can. Once there you can go where you want." I took him up on the offer. That lead to Central Asia and a year in Iran. Africa would come years later. Better late than never I guess.
I am a soon to be cultural expat. My home country no longer fits me and I have felt this way since I was a young adult, but I think I downplayed it and talked my self out of the ability to be an expat. Thanks for this video 😊
Thanks for sharing, Dionne. I think since moving abroad is not the norm it can be easy to talk yourself out of moving.
As a Planner-Outsider (with minor Money & Cultural leanings) I don't feel at home here, yet I don't feel I can make the move until I know it will work out. And since the future is unknowable, I don't know how I'll ever be able to make the move. My Affinity to France is strong, but I don't know if it's stronger than it has been to BE, NL, GR, GB, IE, JP, ... (list ad infinitem), thus I just say Outsider. [fyi - My job, what I get paid for and where my security comes from, is to reduce risk. Thus, suggestions to culture fly-by-the-seat adventure is anathema to me.]
I love your description. You are right, the future is unknowable. I used to live by, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I was afraid to do something different. But when my uncle countered my belief with "Nothing ventured nothing gained" that helped me shift my belief. And when the pain of staying put in the US became greater than the pain of the uncertainty of a move to France I was able to take a chance on my life in France. I wish you all the best, and if you decide to make a move, l'm happy to chat with you vía Zoom. Take care.
I suspect I am a little bit of most of these combined, except Outsider. Probably mostly Affinity and Expansion, but as I am also figuring out how to do this on my SS income and not touch my retirement if possible, def some Money Conscious, too. I think this last part is more due to the fact I only retired two months ago, so it's a whole new world. Thanks for a great take on why people move!
Congratulations on your retirement! How exciting. Best wishes for making it happen on your SS income. I'm pulling for you.